The confrontation between Yoel romero e Paulo borrachinha was scheduled to take place at UFC Brooklyn, on January 19, 2019. However, the Brazilian suffered a biceps injury and was removed from the card. According to journalist from the North American channel ESPN, Ariel Helwani, Ultimate planned to make the fight between Romero and Borrachinha official as the main fight of the event in New York (USA). With the departure of his rival, the Cuban called Anderson Silva to be the substitute for the confrontation.
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'Spider' will be allowed to return to the octagon on November 10th after serving the one-year suspension imposed by USADA. Anderson stated that he would return to the organization in January 2019. The Brazilian recently challenged Conor McGregor for a catchweight fight. However, the Irishman did not respond to the former champion.
Yoel romero is going through an irregular moment in the organization after being defeated twice by the middleweight champion Robert whittaker. However, 'Soldier of God' beat athletes like Luke Rockhold, Chris Weidman, Ronaldo Jacare e Lyoto Machida. The Cuban has a record of 16 fights, 13 victories and three setbacks.
at 43 years old Anderson Silva made his last fight against Derek Brunson. 'Spider' won by a controversial unanimous decision. It was the Brazilian's first victory in five years. After being overcome by Chris Weidman in 2013 and losing the middleweight belt, the fighter had three defeats and one unsuccessful fight on his record.
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